As I continue exploring the Old Testament to see if we need to keep it, I read through Zechariah. This is not a very familiar book to many people. When was the last time you heard a sermon based on references from Zechariah? As you read this ask yourself if this is one book we don’t need. Zechariah teaches us: 1:3 “Return to Me,” says the Lord of hosts, “and I will return to you.” Isn’t that good news to…
Let’s see what the book of Numbers has to say about God and then decide if we need this book or if we should unhook ourselves from it. Here is a link to the book of Numbers for your convenience. 6:22-27 God wants to be gracious and give peace 7:89 God spoke to Moses from above the mercy seat- it was a seat of mercy 10:10 God wanted them to remember He was their Lord God 11:7-9 God provides heavenly…
Recently, I read of a well-known pastor of a large church that was quoted saying that we didn’t need the Old Testament. That we needed to concentrate on the New Testament. Have you heard that? Here is a link to one article, if you want to read about it. How would we know the character of God without the Old Testament? Or how could we fully experience God’s mercy without it? The New Testament is based on the Old Testament…
